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TCVT Capacitor Voltage

Transformer

TCC Coupling and

TRV Capacitors
Trench CVTs and CCs
Introduction Applications • Stability of capacitance and accuracy
over instrument’s expected service
Trench is a recognized world leader Trench CVT’s and CC’s have several life and wide temperature range.
in the design and manufacture of high potential applications within a typical
• Oil volume compensation by way of
voltage equipment for application electric power substation.
hermetically sealed stainless steel
in electric utility and high energy
bellows without tubes, piping, or
industrial systems. As part of Trench’s
• CVT’s provide voltage inputs for fittings assures the integrity of the
product scope, the Company produces
protection relays and revenue meters. dielectric system over time.
a diversified range of Instrument
Transformers for transmission class • CVT’s and CC’s can couple high • CVT includes a pressure relief device.
voltages. frequency PLC signals to the
power line.
Instrument Transformers include:
• CVT’s and CC’s can be supplied
Voltage (Potential) Transformers
with various capacitance ratings to
(inductive and capacitive types), Current
reduce circuit breaker TRV (Transient
Transformers and Combined Instrument
Recovery Voltage), especially in the
Transformers (voltage and current
case of short line to ground faults.
transformer in one unit).
• CVT’s and CC’s can be used for
Capacitor Voltage Transformers convert power quality monitoring. A special
transmission class voltages, 72.5 - harmonic monitoring device allows
1100 kV, to standardized low and easily for direct measurement of harmful
measurable values with high level of harmonic voltages.
fidelity, used for metering, protection
and control of the high voltage system. Features
As such, the need for accurate and
reliable voltage transformation is • Meet all IEC and ANSI metering and

essential. Additionally, Capacitor protection classes (other standards

Voltage Transformers serve as coupling on request).

capacitors for coupling high frequency • Applications from 72.5kV-1100kV.

power line carrier (PLC) signals to the
• tTrench Management System has
transmission line. been certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001
and OHSAS 18001 standards.
This brochure details the features and
• Higher inherent capacitance values
characteristics of Capacitor Voltage
provide superior PLC coupling, better
Transformers (CVT’s) and Coupling
transient response performance and
Capacitors (CC’s). Please refer to
improved stability.
Trench brochure E210.10 for additional
general information concerning high • Optimized insulation system design
voltage Instrument Transformers. utilizing state-of-the-art processing
techniques with mineral oil in
Electromagnetic Unit (EMU) and
synthetic insulating fluid in the
capacitor sections. Fig. 1 - 245kV Capacitor Voltage
Transformer type TCVT 245

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• Bellows puncture pin designed to • Integrated porcelain flange and EMU paper insulation and impregnated with
provide for the release of internal cover ensure sealing integrity of the high quality, newly blended synthetic
pressure in the event of abnormal EMU for the life of the unit. dielectric fluid; specially treated, filtered,
service conditions. degassed and dehydrated to ensure
• Integrated single piece secondary
that the fluid remains stable at the
• Puncture pin operation results in an bushing with low voltage terminal
operating ambient temperatures for the
early indication to safely remove the board (see Fig. 2). Other connection
life of the unit.
unit from service. configurations are available on
request.
• Line Trap mounting directly onto the Each capacitor section is equipped
CVT or CC is possible with some with a stainless steel expansion
ratings (please consult factory). chamber for volume compensation of
synthetic dielectric fluid as it expands
• Guaranteed minimum creepage
and contracts with changes in ambient
distances of our standard porcelain
operating temperatures. Should there
and composite insulators exceed
be excessive pressure build up within
ANSI and IEC requirements (refer to
a capacitor section, the expansion
datasheet information below). Higher
chamber will engage a puncture pin,
creepage distances are available for
resulting in pressure release and visual
higher pollution applications.
indication of a problem.
• Maintenance-free oil filled cast
Fig. 2 - Low Voltage Terminal Board
aluminum basebox and stainless (integrated into oil to air feed through
A tap voltage (approximately 5-12kV
steel hardware are corrosion free and bushing) depending on type) is taken from the
do not require painting. lowest capacitor section, (C2), and
fed to an electromagnetic circuit in the
• Factory testing and quality assurance
Construction cast aluminum basebox. The basebox
requirements exceed international
contains an intermediate transformer
standards with impulse and Trench CVT’s consist of two basic
which provides the secondary output
ferroresonance tests being performed assemblies: a high voltage capacitor
voltages via multiple tapped windings,
on a routine basis. divider and a basebox which houses the
a series compensating reactor, and
• Not prone to ferroresonance electro-magnetic components. The high
the ferroresonance suppression
oscillations with the power system or voltage capacitor divider may consist of
circuitry. The basebox is filled with
circuit breaker capacitance. single or multiple capacitor sections.
high quality, newly blended mineral oil;
• Passive ferroresonance suppression CC and TRV capacitors are similar in specially treated, filtered, degassed
circuit provides superior damping construction with the CVT, but have no and dehydrated to ensure the oil
while retaining fast transient electromagnetic unit. Two configurations remains stable at the operating ambient
response. This allows faster relay are available, flat base mounting or temperatures for the life of the unit.
operation with less zone 1 overreach mounted on an air-filled basebox.
Ferroresonance is simply and effectively
concern.
Series connected capacitor elements, controlled by utilization of low flux
• Simple field installation - capacitor magnetic circuitry and saturable reactor
housed in porcelain or composite
sections just bolt together. No wires to controlled damping circuit connected
insulator shells, each hermetically
connect or gaskets needed between across the secondary winding. The
sealed, are referred to as capacitor
sections. ferroresonance suppression circuit does
sections. The capacitor elements
consist of aluminum foil, low loss not adversely affect transient response.
electrical grade polypropylene film/Kraft

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Electrical Performance Characteristics
Model TCVT TCVT TCVT TEHMF, TEHMP
Capacitance Standard Medium Intermediate Extra High
Accuracy Class IEC 60044-5
[1]

Two Main Windings, Each [2] Class 0,1 / 20 VA Class 0,1 / 50 VA [3] Class 0,1 / 75 VA [3] Class 0,1 / 100 VA [3]
Class 0,2 / 100 VA Class 0,2 / 225 VA Class 0,2 / 250 VA Class 0,2 / 300 VA
Class 0,5 / 250 VA Class 0,5 / 400 VA Class 0,5 / 500 VA Class 0,5 / 600 VA
Class 1,0 / 500 VA Class 1,0 / 600 VA Class 1,0 / 1000 VA Class 1,0 / 1000 VA
Auxiliary Winding Class 3P/50 VA - Other ratings available upon request
ANSI C93.1 and Other Standards Revenue metering and protective relaying accuracy classes available
Transient Response As per IEC 60044-5, Cl. 3PT1 or better upon request
Ferroresonance Suppression As per IEC 60044-5
Thermal rating 1000 VA 1500 VA

Notes: [1] Two main windings are supplied as standard, with a third auxiliary winding available as an option.
[2] The accuracy class for total simultaneous loading is equal to the values given for the main winding(s).
[3] Higher burdens on special request.

Typical CVT Single Line Diagram

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Table I - Standard Capacitance, LP
Electrical, Mechanical and Physical Data (A)
Type TCVT, TCC

Maximum Impulse Power For < 300 Standard Guaranteed Dimension Approx.
continuous withstand frequency kV, power Capacitance minimum h1 mm[2] weight
operating 1.2/50 µs withstand, frequency pF (A) creepage kg[3]
voltage, kV(BIL) [1] kV, 1 min. withstand, distance
phase to Dry [1] kV, 1min. mm[5]
phase Wet [1]
72.5 325 140 140 10 000 1 813 1 388 185
123 550 230 230 6 000 3 075 1 688 203
145 650 275 275 5 000 3 625 1 888 215
170 750 325 325 4 300 4 250 2 098 229
245 1 050 460 460 3 000 6 125 2 908 278
300 1 050 460 850 [4]
2 500 7 500 3 321 303
362 1 175 510 950[4] 2 150 9 050 3 741 331
420 1 425 630 1 050 [4]
1 650 10 500 4 784 387
550 1 550 680 1 175[4] 1 430 13 750 5 384 432

Notes: [1] Values in the table are for IEC Standard. ANSI and other Standards ratings are also available. Fig. 3 - TCVT Standard Fig. 4 - TCC Standard
[2] Dimension h1 is for TCVT and TCC mounting on an air-filled base box. Capacitance Capacitance, Flat Base
[3] For flat base mounting, dimension h11, subtract approximately 365 mm (14.38 inches) from h1 [h11] and 120 kg (275 lbs) from Coupling Capacitor
weight in table.
[4] SIL-Wet values, kV.
[5] Higher creepage distances are available on request

Table II - Medium Capacitance, LP

Electrical, Mechanical and Physical Data (B)
Type TCVT, TCC

Maximum Impulse Power For < 300 Medium Guaranteed Dimension Approx.
continuous withstand frequency kV, power Capacitance minimum h2 mm[2] weight
operating 1.2/50 µs withstand, frequency pF (B) creepage kg[3]
voltage, kV(BIL) [1] kV, 1 min. withstand, distance
phase to Dry [1] kV, 1min. mm[5]
phase Wet [1]
72.5 325 140 140 20 800 1 813 1 406 223
123 550 230 230 12 500 3 075 1 706 249
145 650 275 275 10 400 3 625 1 906 266
170 750 325 325 8 300 4 250 2 116 281
245 1 050 460 460 6 200 6 125 2 963 338
300 1 050 460 850 [4]
5 200 7 500 3 363 269
362 1 175 510 950[4] 4 100 9 050 3 783 399
420 1 425 630 1 050 [4]
3 500 10 500 4 820 472
550 1 550 680 1 175[4] 2 800 13 750 5 450 517

Notes: [1] Values in the table are for IEC Standard. ANSI and other Standards ratings are also available. Fig. 5 - TCVT Medium Fig. 6 - TCC Medium
[2] Dimension h2 is for TCVT and TCC mounting on an air-filled base box. Capacitance Capacitance, Flat Base
[3] For flat base mounting, dimension h21, subtract approximately 365mm (14.38 inches) from h2 [h21] and 120 kg (275 lbs) from Coupling Capacitor
weight in table.
[4] SIL-Wet values, kV.
[5] Higher creepage distances are available on request.

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Table III - Medium Capacitance, UNI
Electrical, Mechanical and Physical Data (C)
Type TCVT, TCC

Maximum Impulse Power For < 300 Medium Guaranteed Dimension Approx.
continuous withstand frequency kV, power Capacitance minimum h3 mm[2] weight
operating 1.2/50 µs withstand, frequency pF (A) creepage kg[3]
voltage, kV(BIL) [1] kV, 1 min. withstand, distance
phase to Dry [1] kV, 1min. mm[5]
phase Wet [1]
72.5 325 140 140 20 800 1 813 1 536 292
123 550 230 230 12 500 3 075 1 836 318
145 650 275 275 10 400 3 625 2 036 335
170 750 325 325 8 300 4 250 2 246 350
245 1 050 460 460 6 200 6 125 3 093 407
300 1 050 460 850 [4]
5 200 7 500 3 493 438
362 1 175 510 950[4] 4 100 9 050 3 913 468
420 1 425 630 1 050 [4]
3 500 10 500 4 950 541
550 1 550 680 1 175[4] 2 800 13 750 5 580 586

Notes: [1] Values in the table are for IEC Standard. ANSI and other Standards ratings are also available. Fig. 7 - TCVT Medium Fig. 8 - TCC Medium
[2] Dimension h3 is for TCVT and TCC mounting on an air-filled base box. Capacitance Capacitance, Flat Base
[3] For flat base mounting, dimension h31, subtract approximately 485 mm (19.2 inches) from h3 [h31] and 216 kg (476 lbs) from Coupling Capacitor
weight in table.
[4] SIL-Wet values, kV.
[5] Higher creepage distances are available on request

Table IV - Intermediate Capacitance, UNI

Electrical, Mechanical and Physical Data (D)
Type TCVT, TCC
Maximum Impulse Power For < 300 Intermediate Guaranteed Dimension Approx.
continuous withstand frequency kV, power Capacitance minimum h4 mm[2] weight
operating 1.2/50 µs withstand, frequency pF (A) creepage kg[3]
voltage, kV(BIL) [1] kV, 1 min. withstand, distance
phase to Dry [1] kV, 1min. mm[5]
phase Wet [1]
72.5 325 140 140 40 000 1 813 1 636 346
123 550 230 230 20 000 3 075 1 936 382
145 650 275 275 16 500 3 625 2 136 416
170 750 325 325 15 000 4 250 2 346 446
245 1 050 460 460 10 000 6 125 3 296 536
300 1 050 460 850[4] 7 800 7 500 3 693 597
362 1 175 510 950[4] 7 500 9 050 4 116 657
420 1 425 630 1 050 [4]
5 500 10 500 5 251 778
550 1 550 680 1 175[4] 5 000 13 750 5 881 868
800 2 400 975 1 550 [4]
4 000 20 000 7 656 1 179
Notes: [1] Values in the table are for IEC Standard. ANSI and other Standards ratings are also available. Fig. 9 - TCVT Intermediate Fig. 10 - TCC Intermediate
[2] Dimension h4 is for TCVT and TCC mounting on an air-filled base box. Capacitance Capacitance, Flat Base
[3] For flat base mounting, dimension h41, subtract approximately 485 mm (19.2 inches) from h4 [h41] and 216 kg (476 lbs) from Coupling Capacitor
weight in table.
[4] SIL-Wet values, kV.
[5] Higher creepage distances are available on request

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Table V - Extra High Capacitance, UNI
Electrical, Mechanical and Physical Data (E)
Type TEHCF, TEHCP, TEHMF, and TEHMP

Maximum Impulse Power For < 300 Extra High Guaranteed Dimension Approx.
continuous withstand frequency kV, power Capacitance minimum h5 mm[2] weight
operating 1.2/50 µs withstand, frequency pF (A) creepage kg[3]
voltage, kV(BIL) [1] kV, 1 min. withstand, distance
phase to Dry [1] kV, 1min. mm[5]
phase Wet [1]
72.5 325 140 140 50 000 2 850 1 810 499
123 550 230 230 47 500 2 850 1 810 499
145 650 275 275 38 100 3 530 2 026 533
170 750 325 325 30 500 4 220 2 242 590
245 1 050 460 460 22 800 5 700 3 092 748
300 1 050 460 850 [4]
15 800 8 440 3 950 896
362 1 175 510 950[4] 15 200 8 440 3 950 896
420 1 425 630 1 050 [4]
12 700 10 590 5 023 1 066
550 1 550 680 1 175[4] 10 100 12 660 5 664 1 225
800 2 400 975 1 550 [4]
6 200 16 880 7 379 1 554

Notes: [1] Values in the table are for IEC Standard. ANSI and other Standards ratings are also available.
[2] Dimension h5 is for TEHM and TEHC mounting on an air-filled base box.
[3] For flat base mounting, dimension h51, subtract approximately 464 mm (18.25 inches) from h5 [h51] and 250 kg (550 lbs) from
weight in table.
[4] SIL-Wet values, kV.
[5] Higher creepage distances available on request

Fig. 11 - TEHC Extra High Fig. 12 - TEHC Extra High

Capacitance Capacitance, Flat Base Coupling
Capacitor

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